Akron, OH

St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

615 Latham Ln, Akron, OH

(330) 644-3914

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

56

Certified beds

Average residents

38

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-09-17

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.38

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.15

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.48

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

79%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
92.4%
0.8 pts better
93.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6%
94.5%
0.1 pts better
95.5%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
3.3%
2.5 pts better
3.3%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 27.7%
26.1%
1.6 pts worse
11.4%
16.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
6.2%
2 pts worse
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 30.4%
25.4%
5 pts worse
19.6%
10.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
11.5%
2.7 pts better
16.7%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.8%
7.7%
5.1 pts worse
16.3%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
6.2%
10.8 pts worse
14.9%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
0.5%
0.3 pts worse
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.5%
21.7%
2.2 pts better
19.8%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
3.7%
0.1 pts worse
5.1%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.2%
78.1%
6.9 pts worse
81.7%
10.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.7%
1.2%
3.5 pts worse
1.6%
3.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.0%
75.6%
0.6 pts worse
79.7%
4.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-27 · Fire 2024-11-27

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-06-27 · Fire 2022-06-27

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-01 · Fire 2019-08-01

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2019-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-09-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2025-01-10

G · Actual harm 2024-09-30

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-05

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-25

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-23

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-27

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-07-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2019-09-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2019-09-16

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2004-01-30
Gehm, Juanita

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-01-01
Hansen, Jean

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-01-01
Kyle, Ronald

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2004-03-19
Mohler, Joyce

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-07-02
Mohler, Joyce

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-07-02
Schnell, James

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-06-01
Spieler, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2007-01-01
Tauscher, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-01-01

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